Even though he is against torture, he doesn't want the CIA limited to the Army manual. That's because the US Army is not in the business of interrogation. That's the CIA's job. If you limit the CIA to the Army's rules, you are eliminating the CIA's ability to do it's job. Unless, of course, you consider getting a name, rank and serial number to be a successful interrogation session. The army has many interrogators, probably more than the CIA and until the Addington and Yoo came along and decided to muddy the waters about what was acceptable behaviour by Americans, Army, FBI and CIA interrogations were well within acceptable human rights standards and the geneva conventions.
Military spending in the USA isn't even the #2 item in the federal budget today, and if the Pentagon were to be demolished, every member of the armed forces discharged, all of the bases closed... or in effect the Department of Defense eliminated from the federal budget, there would be virtually no impact on overall federal spending.
That is completely false. Of the discretionary budget of ~1 trillion. $717 billion goes to military/national security. The Department of Defense gets 481 billion directly with 145 billion allocated separately for the wars in Iraq/Afghanistan. Demolishing the pentagon would have a huge impact on the federal spending and would reduce by at least 480 billion, but it would throw us into a major recession because so many jobs rely in the military industrial complex.
The overall budget is approximately 2.9 trillion but Social Security(608 billion), medicare (386 billion) and medicaid (202 billion) are paid for by separate taxes and are not discretionary spending.
Maybe Microsoft is trying to help Viacom's case against Google, by at least trying to implement a copyright protection scheme. Now Google can't say, no one else is trying to do it. It is a conspiracy theory but what the hell.
Have you ever cut yourself? Does your blood look like that?
99% of blood is removed from animals during slaughter. There is only a trace amount of blood left in meat that you eat. The red juice is water and some proteins and a trace amount of blood. Calling it blood is deceptive.
* EFF Warns ABC to Back Off Blogger
* Florida Voters Challenge Judge's Shutdown of Election Investigation
* EFF Defends Right to Link from Internet Wiki
* EFF Backs DontDateHimGirl.com in Defamation Case
* Computer Security Expert Edward W. Felten Joins EFF Board of Directors
* Lawsuit Demands Answers About Government's Secret 'Risk Assessment' Scores
* Fight to Unseal Critical Evidence in AT&T Surveillance Case
* Tuesday Hearing on Critical E-Voting Evidence in Flawed Florida Election
* American Travelers to Get Secret 'Risk Assessment' Scores
* Self-Help Group Backs Off Attack on Internet Critic
* EFF Accepts Barney's Surrender
* EFF Fights to Shield Email from Secret Government Searches
* Sarasota Voters File Lawsuit for Re-vote in Congressional Race
* EFF Files Suit for Answers About New International Air Passenger Data Deal
* California Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Free Speech on the Internet
I say let them have their 95 year copyright. Let their greed lead them into extinction. If they want to control their songs for their fans entire lifetime then let them. People will be more likely to pursue creative commons/public domain music as it cheaper to create and improve.
My vietnamese friend said that oriental is used only when referring to food and that asian or the more specific nationality (korean, etc.) should be used when referring to people.
I know it is not cool these days, but my father was self employed with 4 kids and we never had health insurance. If we went to the doctor or hospital, he just paid for it. Usually if you don't have insurance but are willing to pay, hospitals/doctors will work with you on price and payment plans. My brother who works for my dad now has two kids and no health insurance.
They tell you that health insurance will save you from catastrophes, but if you look at the numbers, roughly 70% of people who go bankrupt due to medical bills have health insurance. I believe, 70% is pretty close to the number of people who have health insurance. So, if you have a health catastrophe your probably fucked anyways.
Don't listen to me though, I am in the military. Although I have to say, FULL medical coverage for your entire family is NICE, but the lines can be long and seeing a specialist is a pain.
If you're trying to get people to adopt free software in their company or home, and you had to choose Stallman or Mårten Mickos (the mySQL CEO that recently did a Slashdot interview), which would you choose? Which would be more likely to convince people that free software is the way to go?
It depends on who you are trying to convince. Are you trying to convince someone who cares more about freedom than money? Then, Maybe Stallman is your guy.
A potential problem is biodiversity. Generally the only animal worth cloning (in economic terms) are stud animals which could lead to a dramatic decrease in animal diversity. The end result is a bovine population heavily populated with similar genetic weaknesses, but tasty meat (Actually the most prized genetic trait would be a high ratio turning grain into meat = more profit), which could lead to problems if some disease pops up in the future. It's a hypothetical but it is still a concern. The same can be said for the latest greatest GM crops.
Besides, would you really want to subject a bull to multiple lifetimes of daily hand jobs.
Hollywood props up the monstrous candy industry. Just think of that $10 box of raisinets you buy at the theatre. This is exactly the kind of ripple effect they are talking about. No movie patrons in the theatre => no candy sales => no $2000 root canals. Won't someone think of the dentists?
God forbid someone evaluate two different situations and make a decision that in one case it may be preferable to do one thing and in another it may not be preferable to do that same thing. How dare they. People should make hard and fast rules and apply them to everything in their life.
Agreed. I was hoping that Microsoft with their team of lawyers would be able to defend fair use type copyright law and it could become a precedent. From reading other posts it appears that this sharing thing will only be available with tracks that are purchased from or housed in Zune store. So, if an artist puts their song in the store then they agree to Microsoft's restrictions. (same as itunes) It was foolish and naive of me to think that Microsoft had not vetted this feature with their lawyers first.
However, I think this limitation on which songs you can share will be a real drag considering most of my music is on cds and probably won't be in the Zune store. Hopefully some enterprising individual will be able to put this wireless capability to good use by making it a little bit more free. Then I might pick up a Zune.
That is one of my beefs with this thing. The sharing feature facilitates copyright infringement. Ostensibly Microsoft has negotiated some sort of deal with the RIAA that allows Microsoft to let people copy music which is illegal unless specifically allowed by the copyright holder. Contrary to (the RIAA's) popular belief, the RIAA does not hold the rights to or represent everyone who holds the rights to every song ever written performed etcetera. So it seems that this "feature" would facilitate massive copyright infringement. Ive written and played a few songs, where do I sign up for some of this class action.
Where's the NewYorkCountry lawyer when you need him.
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They are not babies, they are embryos.
That is completely false. Of the discretionary budget of ~1 trillion. $717 billion goes to military/national security. The Department of Defense gets 481 billion directly with 145 billion allocated separately for the wars in Iraq/Afghanistan. Demolishing the pentagon would have a huge impact on the federal spending and would reduce by at least 480 billion, but it would throw us into a major recession because so many jobs rely in the military industrial complex.
The overall budget is approximately 2.9 trillion but Social Security(608 billion), medicare (386 billion) and medicaid (202 billion) are paid for by separate taxes and are not discretionary spending.
More on the budget http://www.thebudgetgraph.com/site/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1
If that were true, why do they need a law against defaming him?
Maybe Microsoft is trying to help Viacom's case against Google, by at least trying to implement a copyright protection scheme. Now Google can't say, no one else is trying to do it. It is a conspiracy theory but what the hell.
Uh, yeah it is. What the hell do you think it is?
Have you ever cut yourself? Does your blood look like that?
99% of blood is removed from animals during slaughter. There is only a trace amount of blood left in meat that you eat. The red juice is water and some proteins and a trace amount of blood. Calling it blood is deceptive.
google liquid steak "not blood"
Not true at all.
Here is a list of the EFFs recent battles.
* EFF Warns ABC to Back Off Blogger
* Florida Voters Challenge Judge's Shutdown of Election Investigation
* EFF Defends Right to Link from Internet Wiki
* EFF Backs DontDateHimGirl.com in Defamation Case
* Computer Security Expert Edward W. Felten Joins EFF Board of Directors
* Lawsuit Demands Answers About Government's Secret 'Risk Assessment' Scores
* Fight to Unseal Critical Evidence in AT&T Surveillance Case
* Tuesday Hearing on Critical E-Voting Evidence in Flawed Florida Election
* American Travelers to Get Secret 'Risk Assessment' Scores
* Self-Help Group Backs Off Attack on Internet Critic
* EFF Accepts Barney's Surrender
* EFF Fights to Shield Email from Secret Government Searches
* Sarasota Voters File Lawsuit for Re-vote in Congressional Race
* EFF Files Suit for Answers About New International Air Passenger Data Deal
* California Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Free Speech on the Internet
It was ocular and auditory rape.
I fear I will never be the same.
I say let them have their 95 year copyright. Let their greed lead them into extinction. If they want to control their songs for their fans entire lifetime then let them. People will be more likely to pursue creative commons/public domain music as it cheaper to create and improve.
My vietnamese friend said that oriental is used only when referring to food and that asian or the more specific nationality (korean, etc.) should be used when referring to people.
I know it is not cool these days, but my father was self employed with 4 kids and we never had health insurance. If we went to the doctor or hospital, he just paid for it. Usually if you don't have insurance but are willing to pay, hospitals/doctors will work with you on price and payment plans. My brother who works for my dad now has two kids and no health insurance.
They tell you that health insurance will save you from catastrophes, but if you look at the numbers, roughly 70% of people who go bankrupt due to medical bills have health insurance. I believe, 70% is pretty close to the number of people who have health insurance. So, if you have a health catastrophe your probably fucked anyways.
Don't listen to me though, I am in the military. Although I have to say, FULL medical coverage for your entire family is NICE, but the lines can be long and seeing a specialist is a pain.
His middle name is De
Congressmen Foley, is that you?
I wonder if slashdot interviews would count?
It depends on who you are trying to convince. Are you trying to convince someone who cares more about freedom than money? Then, Maybe Stallman is your guy.
Do you think the education provided by the MPAA will be even handed?
Name a country who didn't steal their land from someone at some point.
Besides, would you really want to subject a bull to multiple lifetimes of daily hand jobs.
I wish I had a mod point. +1
Hollywood props up the monstrous candy industry. Just think of that $10 box of raisinets you buy at the theatre. This is exactly the kind of ripple effect they are talking about. No movie patrons in the theatre => no candy sales => no $2000 root canals. Won't someone think of the dentists?
Or maybe just patience and a lightning rod.
God forbid someone evaluate two different situations and make a decision that in one case it may be preferable to do one thing and in another it may not be preferable to do that same thing. How dare they. People should make hard and fast rules and apply them to everything in their life.
However, I think this limitation on which songs you can share will be a real drag considering most of my music is on cds and probably won't be in the Zune store. Hopefully some enterprising individual will be able to put this wireless capability to good use by making it a little bit more free. Then I might pick up a Zune.
Oh yeah the RIAA are fucking bastards.
Where's the NewYorkCountry lawyer when you need him.
and the other 1000 will be the people microsof hires to work for the BSA hunting down businesses that use pirated software.